Ridgecrest Police officers arrested a 29-year-old Ridgecrest man Tuesday at the corner of East California Avenue and South Sunland Street following a brief chase.

Robert James Bertrand is charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting a controlled substance, driving under the influence of a drug and resisting, delaying or obstructing a peace officer.

Sgt. Justin Dampier said Officer Aaron Tucker attempted to make a traffic stop on Bertrand for traffic violations.

"While speaking with him, he became very agitated, exhibited signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance," Dampier said.

He said when Tucker attempted to handcuff him, Bertrand allegedly began to resist arrest and fled from Tucker and ran through the neighborhood.

"Officers were able to take him [Bertrand] into custody," said Dampier.

He said the suspect had two ounces of suspected methamphetamine and a large amount of cash.